Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 21, 2014
Photo by Annie Boller
Archive for August, 2014
Bronx Bonding Experience: Ice Bucket Challenge Edition
By now most people know about the Ice Bucket Challenge for the ALS Association thanks to the spread of viral videos on social media. You know, the videos were people pour buckets of ice water over themselves for charity. Now […]
New City Jails Crime Stats Show Heavy Increase
DNAInfo highlights newly released NYPD statistics that show crime in the City’s Jails rising by nearly 60% since a year ago, from 181 to 286 as of August 10. This will be the first time that crime statistics in […]
Bronx Borough President Diaz, Jr. & the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Here is our own Bronx Borough President taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. WAY TO GO, BP Diaz, Jr.!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=772296886149297&set=vb.102942666418059&type=2&theater
Burglary Pattern has been identified for the Pelham Gardens area of the Bronx
The 49th Precinct Community Council Council President, Joseph Thompson Commanding Officer, Captain Timothy McCormack On Behalf of Crime Prevention Officer Mederos Reference to Burglaries A burglary pattern has been identified for the Pelham Gardens area of the Bronx. Perpetrator(s) are […]
Honda Thefts – Be Aware!
Hello All, I’ve noticed as of late an increase in the thefts of Honda’s in the Bronx in the past two weeks or so. Thieves are stealing Civic’s and Accord’s model years 1990 through 2000. These Honda models have been […]
Fordham BID Plans Complete Plaza Revamp
As Fordham Road evolves , coming changes proposed by the Fordham Road BID outline a complete overhaul is Fordham Plaza, bringing the Bronx’s largest shopping district new and modern amenities to entice and entertain shoppers. The process should take approximately […]
Oysters Unlikely Heroes in Cleanup of the Bronx River
The Wall Street Journal profiled some unlikely heroes in the ongoing struggle in the effort to clean the Bronx River: Oysters. Since the major cleanup of the River began in 2001, many strategies has been employed to improve the River’s […]
Bronx Street Names: Ely Avenue
My favorite book in the world is “History In Asphalt“, an encyclopedia of Bronx street names written by the late John McNamara. (All apologies to Zadie Smith, Richard Russo and Jennifer Egan…) When you look at the Bronx around you, you see the […]
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: August 20, 2014
Photo by Annie Boller
There He Stands: Vito Marcantonio Remembered
Guest Piece written by Morgan Powell The occasion of a major American progressive’s memorial on Saturday, August 9 compelled me to visit some places that remain from his times. Come walk with me. We’ll also recognize others buried within Woodlawn […]
State Department of Labor Will Bring No-Cost Services Direct To Bronx Businesses
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the new NY Works Office, which as part of the Unemployment Strikeforce, will bring no-cost business services directly to Bronx companies looking to hire. In partnership with the State Department of […]
Important Notice – Southbound Hutchinson River Parkway under Pelham Parkway
Important Notice announcing nighttime lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway under Pelham Parkway for underdeck repairs. Two southbound lanes will be closed for one night only between August 25 and September 12, from 12:01 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. the […]
Rockets Fired from Gaza end latest Cease-fire
According to the New York Times, three rockets from Gaza rained down on Beersheba in southern Israel this Tuesday, ending a five-day long cease-fire. During the cease-fire, Palestinian and Israeli officials met with Egyptian mediators in Cairo to negotiate a […]
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